This oil free hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make and so delicious. To be honest, the oil is completely unneeded. I try to use the least amount of oil as possible in any recipe while cooking. Of course, when I found an extremely healthy and delicious recipe for something that usually contains oil and is just as good (if not better!) than a recipe with oil, it’s a game changer. I used the liquid that the chickpeas soaked in (AKA aquafaba), which makes the hummus light and creamy.
Normally, I will make two pounds of chickpeas using an instant pot. Then I use the chickpeas throughout the rest of the week in different recipes or freeze them for later. The liquid in the pot becomes what is know as aquafaba, a thick, almost gelatin-like substance, which is perfect in making a creamy hummus.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the healthiest legumes you can eat. If you want to learn about about their amazing health benefits click here! There are so many recipes in which we will just add a cup or two of chickpeas. They are incredibly versatile. As a result, they should be apart of everyone’s diet.
Many people who are considering a plant-based diet or who don’t know much about it, always wonder about where you will get protein. It is a common misconception that people who don’t eat animal products lack protein in their diets. In fact, there are many different sources of protein that does not come from animals. For example, these chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein. They are also packed with tons of different beneficial nutrients. In addition, they are also a great source of fiber. So, snacking on hummus and other recipes containing chickpeas, will help keep you fuller longer.
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Oil-Free Hummus
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chickpeas (with liquid)
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 2 tbs Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 larger cloves Pressed Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper *more to taste
Instructions
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Process chickpeas and liquid on high in a food processor for about one minute.
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Add the tahini and lemon juice, process for 30 seconds.
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Add in spices and pressed garlic, process for another 30 seconds.
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This hummus is sooooo yummy! It is my favorite!
Thank you!! Don’t worry- I too once had uncertainty of a plant-based diet, but that was because I did not know much about what I was eating. I have since learned and witnessed first hand the wonderful benefits of being plant-based, now I am all in! I hope to help others learn about this lifestyle, change the mindset and way in which people few this diet and teach about the ways in which food can affect you. 🙂
These recipes are mouth-watering! I have to admit being surprised because I had pre-conceived (and erroneous) notions about plant-based diets. Not any more.